{"id":6323,"date":"2012-03-25T11:19:20","date_gmt":"2012-03-25T18:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bipolarhappens.com\/bhblog\/?p=6323"},"modified":"2018-05-15T09:59:17","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T16:59:17","slug":"newsletter-a-letter-from-a-parnter-of-a-person-with-bipolar-disorder-pt-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bipolarhappens.com\/bhblog\/newsletter-a-letter-from-a-parnter-of-a-person-with-bipolar-disorder-pt-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A letter from a partner of a person with bipolar disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Dearest Partner,<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is what I need from you in our relationship:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. TAKE YOUR MEDS.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Do the basics in order to stay stable.\u00a0 There are many things in your control that are easy to do.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Learn what your own bipolar disorder looks like and sounds like. You can then take care of yourself first and I can then help.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Think before you speak- yes, you can do this even when you are manic.\u00a0 Read about the Bipolar Conversation in Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder.<\/em> We can read this book together. <\/span><\/p>\n

5. Understand what it is like for me on the outside looking in. I have a very different experience of bipolar disorder than you do.<\/span><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Let me in on your treatment including health care visits and medication changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 Think of ME. I am not a therapist, doctor, punching bag, caretaker or parent. I need and expect an equal relationship where we work together to manage the illness and keep our relationship loving and strong.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Always remember that I love you and that your health means everything to me.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you,<\/span><\/p>\n

Your Loving Partner<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Dearest Partner,<\/p>\n

Here is what I need from you in our relationship:<\/p>\n

1. TAKE YOUR MEDS.<\/p>\n

2. Do the basics in order to stay stable. There are many things in your control that are easy to do.<\/p>\n

3. Learn what your own bipolar disorder looks like and sounds like. You can then take care of yourself first and I can then help.<\/p>\n

4. Think before you speak- yes, you can do this even when you are manic. Read about the Bipolar Conversation in Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder. We can read this book together. <\/p>\n

5. Understand what it is like for me on the outside looking in. I have a very different experience of bipolar disorder than you do.<\/p>\n

6. Let me in on your treatment including health care visits and medication changes.<\/p>\n

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